Sobald der Advent Ende November in Salzburg beginnt, bricht eine besonders stimmungsvolle Zeit an. Die festlich dekorierten Plätze erstrahlen im Lichterglanz, während der verführerische Duft ...

Advent in Mexico brings the religious ceremonies known as Las Posadas (Spanish for "The Inns.") This nine-day celebration that marks the journey of Mary and Joseph is held from December 16 to 24.

In 2024, Advent begins on Sunday, December 1, and ends on Tuesday, December 24. The origins of Advent Advent gets its name from adventus, the Latin word for “arrival.” ...

Advent traditions and symbols The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839 when a Lutheran minister working at a mission for children created a wreath of the wheel of a cart, placing 20 ...

Merton's 1963 article, "Advent: Hope or Delusion," which was later published in the book Seasons of Celebration, challenges Christians to think more deeply about what it is we are celebrating when ...

I started to see advertisements for Advent calendars in August this year. I don't see any harm in it, though I had to laugh when I saw someone selling an Easter Advent calendar,” says Ballenger.

Advent is the start of the Christian church's liturgical year. It starts four weeks ahead of Christmas, which usually is the last Sunday in November or the first Sunday of December.

When is Advent in 2023? Advent begins Sunday, Dec. 3, for most Christians and ends Sunday, Dec. 24. It is a particularly short season this year, only lasting three weeks and one day.

The holiday begins the liturgical year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This year, Advent will be observed from Sunday, Dec. 1, to Tuesday, Dec. 24. How is Advent celebrated?